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MRI is increasingly being used by radiologists to confirm diagnoses and perform operative procedures of the breast. MRI's contrast between soft tissues in the breast is many times greater than that obtained by plain-film mammography. As opposed to x-rays, which are known to cause damage to cellular DNA, the magnetic fields and radiowaves used with MRI are not known to have any long-term biologic effect. MRI of the breast requires intravenous injection of a contrast agent, which helps highlight breast abnormalities. The American Cancer Society has advised women at high risk for breast cancer to have an MRI. This book, a collaboration between an experienced breast imager and a breast surgeon, ...
A comprehensive review for the mammography registry examination – from an experienced educator and clinician who knows exactly what it takes to pass Includes new coverage of the latest digital imaging technologies Written by an instructor and mammography specialist at Stamford Hospital Concise narrative text helps you to focus on essential concepts Practice questions with answers referenced to the text allow you to gauge your comprehension of important material Learning aids such as objectives and glossaries at the beginning of each chapter streamline the learning process Numerous radiographs teach you to recognize good and bad films and normal circumscribed lesions and breast calcificatio...
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Everything you need to ace the ARRT Mammography Exam in one complete study package! This comprehensive study guide for the ARRT’s Mammography Examination summarizes the mammography curriculum in a concise, readable format and includes 450 ARRT-style questions plus two complete practice exams to give radiographic technicians the practice they need to pass the registry examination with flying colors. This powerful study aid also includes summaries of all must-know facts and concepts and more than 100 illustrations and radiographs illustrating pathology, film comparison, and various types of lesions. Coverage has been updated to include the latest in digital imaging technology, digital quality assurance standards, special patient situations, breast pathology, treatment options, and breast reconstruction. Follows latest ARRT mammography exam blueprint NEW! Online faculty resources: PowerPoint® lesson plans include objectives, teaching points, review questions and images/illustrations for each chapter to support classroom use .
The most comprehensive review available for the mammography registry exam—from an experienced educator and mammography specialist Thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest research and practices Follows the blueprint for the latest ARRT mammography certification Full color insert with dozens of images A thorough overview of breast imaging and patient care, including breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, digital and analog breast imaging equipment, quality control, interventional techniques, and treatment options High-quality diagrams help you determine correct patient positioning consistent with the American College of Radiography and the Mammography Quality Control Manual S...
The most comprehensive review available for the ARRT® Mammography Exam Written by an experienced radiography educator and clinician, Mammography & Breast Imaging Prep, Second Edition summarizes the mammography curriculum in a concise, accessible narrative to help students understand and remember key concepts. This study guide provides a thorough overview of breast imaging and patient care, including breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, digital and analog breast imaging equipment, quality control, interventional techniques, and treatment options. This essential review is bolstered by chapter-ending review questions with answer explanations that reference the text, allowing learners to g...
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